[05-13-2022] San Francisco County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Crash with a Box Truck on Highway 101

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly crash involving a box truck on Highway 101 on Friday night, May 13, 2022.

The collision happened at approximately 7:27 p.m. on the northbound side of Highway 101 North Access Road on-ramp.

A Honda reportedly tried to make a U-turn across two double lines and crashed into a box truck that was entering the on-ramp.

The 60-year-old man driving the Honda was not using his seatbelt properly during the accident. He was rushed to San Francisco General Hospital. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead the next day.

No other injuries were reported. Additional information about the crash is unavailable at the moment.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States has risen dramatically. Over 1.25 million people are killed each year due to car accidents. As of this writing, there have been an average of 3,287 fatal crashes per day. 20-50 million people were injured or rendered incapacity to work.

Auto deaths in the United States are the cause of 11% of all deaths in the state. In 2017, there were 485,866 traffic accidents in California, resulting in 3,898 deaths and 276,823 injuries. Since 2013, the death toll from traffic accidents has increased by 23.5%.

In 2020, there will be 42,357 car accidents in Los Angeles, according to the LAPD. The accidents are believed to have taken the lives of 238 people at the very least.

Weather, road conditions, impaired or distracted drivers, and inadequate street lighting contribute to traffic accidents.

Even if you’re not at fault for an accident, paying attention to other drivers can help you avoid serious injuries. Swerving and excessive speeding are two things you should never do on the road.

Even if you’re worried about being late for an appointment or needing to get somewhere quickly, it’s better to be late than sorry. Speeding and swerving are two of the most common causes of car crashes.

San Francisco County Fatal Car Accident Lawyers

We have seen a wide range of car accident types and causes in our years of practice. We can assist you in the event of a road rage accident, including a rear-end collision, whiplash injuries, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. You have options regardless of the circumstances of your car accident.

Speaking with an attorney before speaking with an insurance claims adjuster can provide you with all of the information and confidence you require during this trying time. Speaking with an attorney is the first step toward paying your medical bills.

It isn’t easy to negotiate with insurance claims adjusters. Protect your rights and future by hiring an attorney to help you settle your case or take it to trial if necessary. Our car accident attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means you only pay attorneys’ fees if we win you money.

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